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Distance from Houston to Suzhou

Straight line

12,256 km
7,615 mi · 6,617 NM

By road

12,813 km
7,962 mi

Travel time

148 h 57 min
flight ≈ 15 h 49 min

Direction

NNW 328°
initial bearing

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How far is Houston from Suzhou?

Houston (United States) and Suzhou (China) are very far apart: 12,256 km in a straight line, that is 7,615 miles or 6,617 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Houston to Suzhou is 12,813 km (7,962 miles), about 148 h 57 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 5% longer than the straight line.

From Houston, Suzhou lies to the north-west (initial bearing 328°). The route crosses from United States into China. The halfway point is at 62.3690°, -165.9839°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 49 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Houston from Suzhou?

By road it is 12,813 km (7,962 miles) from Houston to Suzhou; in a straight line it is 12,256 km (7,615 miles).

How long is the drive from Houston to Suzhou?

About 148 h 57 min on the fastest route (12,813 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Suzhou from Houston?

Suzhou is to the north-west of Houston, at an initial bearing of 328°.

How long is the flight from Houston to Suzhou?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 49 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.